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Google nerfs Pixel 6a batteries following fire hazard

(arstechnica.com)
65 points fffrantz | 3 comments | 11 Jul 25 18:41 UTC | HN request time: 0.638s | source
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maxglute ◴[11 Jul 25 20:41 UTC] No.44536600[source]▶
First 4a, now 6a. At least they're giving 100 USD this time and 6a batteries not total dogshit like 4a and it won't turn into landline.

Annoying 150 USD store credit can't go towards something like Youtube Premium. Or multiple 6a credits can't be stacked on 1 device. Cause I'm never touching a pixel again.

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1. luckylion ◴[11 Jul 25 21:06 UTC] No.44536785[source]▶
Yeah, while I liked the pixel 4a, I just upgraded to a 7a because of this nonsense (thankfully I did not go with a 6a!) If they come for the 7a next year, I won't choose a pixel again either.

Sure, I could send it in for a battery replacement. and not have a phone for a week or two, and get my phone back or maybe not.

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2. gruez ◴[11 Jul 25 21:10 UTC] No.44536812[source]▶
>Sure, I could send it in for a battery replacement. and not have a phone for a week or two, and get my phone back or maybe not.

There's walk-in replacements in select countries:

>Starting July 21, 2025 battery replacement will be available:

>At walk-in repair centers in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, Singapore, Japan, and India.

>[...] Additional battery replacement capability is expected in Japan, France, some other parts of Europe, and Australia soon.

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3. luckylion ◴[11 Jul 25 21:32 UTC] No.44536972[source]▶
Yes, I'm aware. I checked when they killed the pixel4: there's no shop close to me.

I wouldn't spend half a day to get to an authorized partner and back and have it repaired, it's not worth that much.